Is Northwestern Polytechnical University public?

NPU is a state-established public university supervised by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. It is based in Xi’an and is distinct from Northwest University and from its own Kazakhstan branch.

Was the university founded in 1938 or 1957?

Its history begins with the State Northwest Institute of Engineering in 1938. The predecessor institute merged with the Xi’an Institute of Aeronautics and took the Northwestern Polytechnical University name in 1957.

Can I study Computer Science in English at NPU?

Computer Science and Technology appears in the 2027 international English-taught bachelor’s and master’s lists. The bachelor’s lasts four years and the master’s 2.5 years; each has its own academic, age and English requirements.

Are all international courses taught in English?

No. Some current international majors are Chinese-taught or listed as English/Chinese. This profile packages the verified English routes; a bilingual label is not treated as proof that an English-only pathway can be selected.

What is CSCA and which subjects do I need?

CSCA is a required admission assessment for the 2027 undergraduate route. English-medium science/engineering requires mathematics and physics; materials/biology requires mathematics and chemistry; literature/business requires mathematics.

What are the 2027 undergraduate eligibility requirements?

Applicants need a high-school graduation certificate or equivalent by 1 September 2027, at least 75%previous academic average and the required CSCA results. They must be under 23 on 1 September 2027 and meet the international nationality and language rules.

What are the 2027 master’s entry requirements?

Applicants normally need a bachelor’s degree by 1 September 2027 and at least 75%previous academic average, with an under 30 age limit. School of Management and CSC scholarship applicants require 80%; other school-specific conditions and academic assessments also apply.

What is the English requirement?

The 2027 undergraduate guide accepts IELTS 6.0 with each component at least 5.5; the master’s guide uses IELTS 6.5 with the same component minimum. Both have named alternatives and a native-English waiver rule; a prior English-taught degree is not automatically treated as a waiver.

How much is international tuition?

For 2027, English-medium undergraduate tuition isCNY 25,000 per year and master’s tuitionCNY 33,000 per year. The application fee isCNY 600; insurance, accommodation and daily living are additional. No scholarship reduction is assumed in these figures.

Do master’s applicants need a supervisor acceptance letter?

It is mandatory for the schools named in the 2027 guide, including Aeronautics, Astronautics, Materials, Mechanical, Automation, Electronics/Information and several science schools. Other schools treat a letter as a positive factor; check the requirement on your exact programme.

When can international applicants apply for 2027?

The first round opens 1 November 2026. Undergraduate rounds run through 20 May 2027, subject to earlier capacity closure; master’s rounds run through 30 April 2027 with 17:00 China-time cutoffs. CSC TypeB master’s applications close 28 February 2027.

Where will I live and study?

NPU has Youyi and Chang’an campuses in Xi’an. The 2027 guides quote a triple-room undergraduate rate and a double-room master’s rate; your programme campus, building and room allocation need confirmation in the offer and registration information.